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Prediction Markets Are Becoming TV Spoiler Generators
Gizmodo / 9h
Jeff Probst is irked about Kalshi and Polymarket.
Hurdle hints and answers for May 24, 2026
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on May 24
Mashable / 1h
The Moon is a little brighter tonight, with just over half its surface lit up as it keeps moving through the lunar cycle. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Sunday, May 24, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. Tonight, 59% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide . You don't need visual aids to look at the Moon. In fact, when you look up you'll be able to spot the Mares Cri
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 24, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you spend time on the farm. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 24, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're always wound up. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 24, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you prioritize family. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connection
'Mainstream malware now regularly affects macOS users' — inside the relentless rise of the AMOS infostealer, one of the most dangerous macOS malware ever developed
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
AMOS malware spreads on macOS through social engineering, stealing credentials while researchers debate whether its threat level is truly novel.
SpaceX SHOCKING AI Revenue from Elon Web Services and Cursor Will be HUGE for the SPACEX IPO
Next Big Future / 4h
XAI Colossus 1 and part of 2 is leasing to Anthropic for $15 billion per year. This will mean SpaceXAI will be able to have more deals to build faster with huge profits. They can be renting ½ of the new capacity to scale the earth based data centers to 100B+/year high-margin rental business by ... Read more
Forget IKEA, Wayfair has some of the cleverest small-kitchen storage solutions I've seen
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
These genius kitchen storage solutions are about to give me my counter space back — no DIY required.
The Memorial Day sales look like your last chance to get the LG B5 OLED TV with a big discount, because it's starting to sell out — and after testing the LG B6 model that replaces it, I think the B5 is much better value
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The LG B5 was one of my favorite OLEDs to test in 2025 and it's easily one of the best budget models you can get: but stocks are running low!
ExpressVPN is the cheapest way to ensure you're secure no matter where you celebrate Memorial Day 2026 — here's the best way to pick up a plan for yourself
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Stay secure no matter where you are, for less
You're using your fan all wrong — these 3 top tips will help you cool down your home properly and stay comfortable in a heatwave
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Even a cheap electric fan can make a real difference to the temperature in your home — but only if you use it the right way.
This DIY retro-style mini-TV looks like it's from the Simpsons, and plays classic NES games and movies — and yes please, I want one
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
This excellent little electronics project gives you a 2.8-inch retro TV that's good for gaming and videos.
The Booing Will Continue Until Commencement Speeches Improve
Gizmodo / 5h
You'll never guess which technology Scott Borchetta of Big Machine Label Group wants the class of 2026 to embrace.
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, May 24 (game #1581)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, May 24 (game #1078)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, May 24 (game #812)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
'We never actually planned to start a company' — This 'accidental' spin-off from Germany revolutionizing 6G and space tech with microscopic filters that's barely thicker than a virus
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Lepto developed microscopic terahertz filters supporting satellite communications, 6G research, medical imaging, and experimental quantum computing applications worldwide.
I won't shut up about the brilliance of this SteelSeries analog keyboard — in all my years of gaming, it's still the best I've ever used
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Don't miss this great Memorial Day sale on the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 at Amazon right now.
This $70 AI tool compares answers from top models without extra subscription fees
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR : Easily determine the best AI answer for the job with this 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription , on sale now for $69.97 (reg. $540) through May 31. Opens in a new window Credit: 1minAI 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription $69.97 $540 Save $470.03 It’s time to take your AI workflow to the next level. 1min.AI lets you enter your prompt and get answers from do
I’ve tested both of Anker's new feature-packed Soundcore earbuds, which offer everything from personalized sound to Dolby Atmos to AI translation — one is clearly better, but I’d actually recommend buying the other one
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Anker's Soundcore brand has released two new earbuds; I've tested both, and have the lowdown on how they're different.
Uber Says Widow Can’t Sue In Court Over Husband’s Fatal Airport Ride — Because She Had Her Own Rideshare Account
View from the Wing / 8h
A man died in an Uber crash on the way to Midway Airport. Now the Illinois Supreme Court is considering whether his widow can sue Uber in court — or whether her own unrelated Uber app account forces her wrongful-death claims into arbitration.
Weekly Review: May 23, 2026
One Mile at a Time / 8h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m at home with family, but have a big summer trip planned for a couple of weeks from now, which I’m still finalizing arrangements for (it takes a bit more effort when traveling with two little kids!). Given that it’s Memorial Day Weekend, it’s also the start of what’s traditionally thought of as the summer travel period, so I’m curious to see how
'Imperfection itself becomes an asset' — Scientists find brilliant way to use messy quantum noise and build a silicon photonic chip that embraces the chaos
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Researchers develop a silicon photonic chip that controls quantum noise using deliberate photon loss channels to study real system behaviour experimentally.
10 Linux commands to know for managing files
How-To Geek / 8h
Want to start leveling up your terminal skills? The Linux command line has a wealth of flexible commands for file management. Learn how to use the most common ones for your everyday tasks.
Forget Lexus—this Toyota sedan feels far more upscale
How-To Geek / 8h
New cars have become so expensive that the gap between mainstream and luxury models barely feels real anymore. A fully-loaded family sedan now comes packed with the kind of comfort, tech, and refinement that used to be reserved for premium badges only.
Ansel Adams' trust says AI-colorized version of his work was exhibited without permission
Engadget / 8h
The AI-generated version of 'Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico' was on display at AIPAD's The Photography show.
DC Hopes Static Can Be a Thing in Comics Again
Gizmodo / 8h
Everyone's favorite electric superhero Static is coming back to DC Comics as part of the Titans, but how long will he stick around?
The RAM apocalypse doesn’t mean you can’t upgrade your PC setup, as these Memorial Day accessory deals prove
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Beat the RAM crisis by upgrading the rest of your PC setup with these Memorial Day deals, featuring cheap keyboards, Wi-Fi boosters, and monitors.
Ayaneo reveals yet another Game Boy remake but this one has AI
Engadget / 9h
The Konkr Pocket Block will be smaller than the company's previous vertical handhelds.
SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest
TechCrunch / 9h
SolarSquare could be valued at up to $500 million in the financing expected to close next month.
The Shark Powerdetect Speed delivers superb cleaning in short bursts, and with a mess-reducing auto-empty dock, it's superb value
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
As a convenient cleaner for short cleans the Shark PowerDetect Speed is as good as they come, especially at this price.
The 11 best hotels near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for the World Cup
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the country's fifth-busiest airport in terms of passenger numbers, according to the Official Airline Guide (OAG) . In 2025, more than 45 million passengers traveled to, from or through LAX . The airport is a massive hub, connecting passengers from North America to South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and, once Royal Air Maroc launches its service to Casa
I ditched my Samsung foldable because Samsung ditched being Samsung
How-To Geek / 9h
My Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 was unlike anything I had ever used before—a fully capable PC that fit in my pocket, unfolded into a tablet, and became a desktop when connected to a monitor. Unfortunately, Samsung has made a series of decisions that have increasingly put me off from using the phone and inspired me to seek out something else.
I bought a barebones mini PC to reuse an old SSD, and it’s the smartest tech choice I've made all year
How-To Geek / 9h
A few years ago, I bought a Beelink SEi8 mini PC, and it has turned out to be one of those pieces of hardware I appreciate more over time. It's not my main desktop , and I'm not pretending it's some tiny workstation that can chew through video edits or high-end gaming. Most of the time, it runs as a media PC and lightweight server for things like Plex and a handful of other apps. But that's exact
NASA shares Psyche spacecraft's photos of Mars
Engadget / 9h
NASA has released the photos Psyche took when it did a flyby of Mars.
Garmin’s top watches are cheaper than ever this weekend — up to 35% off the Vivoactive 6, Forerunner 265, Instinct 3 and more
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
There are huge discounts on Garmin watches this weekend, and I'm rounding up the top deals, including up to 35% off the Vivoactive 6, Forerunner 265, and Instinct 3.
Oil paintings by Karl Bang
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
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What to read this weekend: The new Image Comics miniseries, Of the Earth
Engadget / 10h
Here's what we recommend this week.
Playing Return to Monkey Island reminded me of the point-and-click adventures of my youth
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
I've finally found time to dive into the sixth Monkey Island game, which originally came out in 2022.
Stop settling for an SUV: 5 convertibles that remind you why open-air driving matters
How-To Geek / 10h
Convertibles may not dominate today’s automotive market, but they still deliver something that SUVs and crossovers simply can’t replicate. In a world where most new vehicles prioritize practicality over personality, a drop-top remains one of the purest ways to enjoy driving. Whether it’s a scenic coastal cruise or a spirited back-road run, few vehicles make summer driving feel as special.
2026’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards Are All Over the Place
Gizmodo / 10h
For its 10th anniversary, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards gave out wins to 'My Hero Academia,' 'Demon Slayer,' and...'Lazarus'?
Open-ear earbuds aren't a gimmick, they're the future of comfortable audio
How-To Geek / 10h
Do you love the convenience of wireless earbuds but hate the intrusive feeling of having silicone tips shoved deep into your ear canals? Or perhaps you avoid wearing them because you can't hear your surroundings. Either way, open-ear earbuds could finally be the solution you've been looking for.
Avis Demands $1,278 For A Rental Car Dent — But Its Own Photos Show No Dent [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
Avis wants $1,278 for a rental car dent, but its own photos allegedly do not show the damage — and the dispute site is down while the charge still looms. Plus: Air Transat flight attendants cannot use cannabis even off-duty, Delta Sky Club lines hit 30 minutes, and Minneapolis airport meetings can happen behind TSA.
So, the Trump Phone is real
Mashable / 10h
After months of waiting, Trump Mobile's American smartphone (AKA the Trump Mobile T1 AKA the Trump Phone ) is finally in the hands of consumers — or, at least, a select few journalist reviewers who spent their own hard earned money to procure one. SEE ALSO: The Trump phone might not be total vaporware after all Trump Mobile CEO Pat O'Brien previously announced the devices would start shipping las
SpaceX's Starship V3—still a work in progress—mostly successful on first flight
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
SpaceX launched the first test flight of its upgraded Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster Friday, with mostly positive results. The powerful rocket, propelled by 33 methane-fueled main engines, climbed away from SpaceX's Starbase launch facility in South Texas at 5:30 pm CDT (6:30 pm EDT; 22:30 UTC) Friday. Within a few seconds, the 408-foot-tall (124-meter) rocket, the largest ever built, cl
I replaced my Pixel phone's camera app with this open-source alternative
How-To Geek / 10h
Pixel phones are known for their cameras, but the stock camera app isn’t perfect. The image processing is quite heavy, and there’s little manual control if you want to experiment. I recently started using Open Camera, a free open-source alternative, and I'm now getting even more from my Pixel's camera.
'We are putting quantum inside the rack so customers can roll it in, plug it in': The world’s first rack-mounted quantum computer is here — and it runs at -459 degrees Fahrenheit from a standard wall socket
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Equal1's RacQ fits seamlessly into a standard Dell frame for easy future deployment.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
‘Pure, beautiful minimalism’: the reMarkable Paper Pure delivers a flawless pad-and-pen experience — but I still can't believe there's no frontlight
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
I tested the reMarkable Paper Pure, and it's the reMarkable 3 in all but name.
The walking sandals my entire family wears just got a rare discount — up to 50% off bestselling Teva sandals
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Tevas straddle the line between style and functionality; they're the perfect vacation shoe.
The Bear season 5: Hulu release date, cast changes, and what's coming next
How-To Geek / 11h
“Yes, Chef!”
Barnes and Noble CEO Says Sure, Why Not Sell AI-Generated Books and Set Our Reputation On Fire?
Futurism / 11h
Barnes & Noble has been making a comeback over the past few years — which is impressive, since it once looked like the dominance of Amazon, the shift to digital books, and the decline of reading at large all pointed to the chain going the same way Borders did. Now it’s turning back into a popular spot to hang out in and even buy physical tomes , opening 60 new stores in 2025 with plans to do the
Insiders at SoftBank Worry Their CEO Is Getting Conned by Sam Altman
Futurism / 11h
The rise of AI is many things: technological, sociological, political, even teleological. But perhaps above all, it’s financial. When OpenAI released ChatGPT back in late 2022, it quick picked up enormous user traction — and moneymen across the tech industry immediately started scheming about how to cash in from the rush of interest. The model they coalesced around hinges on gigantic investments
MIT Expert Warns Courts “Will Basically Have to Grind to a Halt” as They’re Overwhelmed by AI-Generated Lawsuits
Futurism / 11h
Data shows that more and more people are self-filing lawsuits with the help of AI chatbots. Experts warn that the influx of sometimes-dubious cases could have real consequences on the court system. Back in March, a pair of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of South California published a study showing that according to millions of administrative records,
Forget the Civic and Corolla—This is an enthusiast's perfect daily driver
How-To Geek / 11h
Compact cars have become smarter, more efficient, and more comfortable than ever before, but many of them have also become a little dull. In the pursuit of fuel economy and everyday practicality, a lot of affordable sedans and hatchbacks have lost the sense of fun that enthusiasts still crave. For drivers who actually enjoy being behind the wheel, finding a compact car with genuine personality ha
Low price alert: The Jackery Explorer 240D portable power station is $80 off at Amazon
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $80: The Jackery Explorer 240D portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $129, down from the list price of $209. That's a 38% discount that matches the lowest we've seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 240D portable power station $129 at Amazon $209 Save $80 Now that we're unofficially in summer season, it's time to think about sunny outings and advent
Your router isn’t just for Wi-Fi—here’s everything else it can do
How-To Geek / 11h
Are you just using your router for Wi-Fi? Well, it actually does a lot more than that. Here's everything else your Wi-Fi router can do.
These unique-looking and 4.5-star-rated Nothing Headphone (a) are down to a record-low price
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A huge upgrade over the first model and now at a great low price
weekend book haul
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Italian authorities shut down major streaming piracy network
Engadget / 12h
The Cinemagoal app retransmitted content from major platforms like Netflix and Disney+.
We recommend mini-LED TVs over OLED TVs if you're looking for a big-screen World Cup upgrade — here's why
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Mini-LED TVs are the better bet for your World Cup viewing, and there are a few key reasons why.
Two men were charged with federal crimes after creating explicit deepfakes of celebrities
Mashable / 12h
Two men have been officially charged with a federal crime after they were caught generating and publishing AI deepfakes of female celebrities. Federal prosecutors arrested two men in conjunction with a criminal complaint that both separately made sexually explicit AI content that was viewed by millions of users online. The content featured female politicians, musicians, singers, and private photo
The Husqvarna Automower 410iQ Robotic Mower is on sale at Amazon for $800 off
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $800: The Husqvarna Automower 410iQ Robotic Mower is on sale $1,799.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $2,599.99. That's a 31% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Husqvarna Husqvarna Automower 410iQ Robotic Mower $1,799.99 at Amazon $2,599.99 Save $800.00 It's Memorial Day weekend , and if you're spending the time off catching up on household chores, you probably have some yard
5 forgotten luxury cruisers that make the absolute best summer road trip cars
How-To Geek / 12h
Planning a road trip this summer? Despite high gas prices, millions will still hit the road. The real question: what will they be driving?
These 6 free, open-source apps saved me $852 last year
How-To Geek / 12h
If you've started mentally tallying up your software subscriptions and wincing a little, you're probably overdue for a cleanup. The good news is that the open-source ecosystem has quietly become really good—good enough that some apps outright beat their paid alternatives . Last year, I switched to these six free, open-source apps, and they saved me nearly a grand without forcing me to compromise.
Chicks hatched from artificial eggshells, a new mission to study Earth's magnetosphere and more science stories
Engadget / 12h
This week's science news.
E-Ink has broken free from eReaders, and the options are wild
How-To Geek / 12h
I adore E-Ink technology and there has never been a more exciting time to be a fan. New devices offering distinct ways to experience this paper-like technology are dropping all the time.
‘Mission: Impossible’ Has Always Been Important
Gizmodo / 12h
Love 'em, hate 'em, just see 'em for the stunts, there's been no escaping 'Mission: Impossible' or its larger-than-life star.
5 must-see Netflix war movies to watch for Memorial Day
How-To Geek / 12h
Memorial Day is more than just the unofficial start to summer. It serves as a day of remembrance for those brave soldiers who died serving in the United States military. These courageous individuals
